After mesmerizing audiences in London, the super-hit play Ink is all set to debut in New York this week. Riveting and thrilling, Ink follows a young Rupert Murdoch as he sets out establish his media empire. The play received rave reviews from almost all the critics in UK and promises to be a must-watch for theater fans.
Ink Play Cast
Olivier Award winning James Graham writes this thrilling drama based on the true events. Tony and BAFTA Award nominee Rupert Goold directs a stellar cast including Bertie Carvel and Jonny Lee Miller (Elementary) in the lead roles. The play debuts at Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, NY on April 24 2019 and runs through June 2019.
Ink (2019)
Directed By: Rupert Goold
Written By: James Graham
Cast: Bertie Carvel, Jonny Lee Miller, David Wilson Barnes, Bill Buell, Andrew Durand, Eden Marryshow, Colin McPhillamy, Erin Neufer, Kevin Pariseau, Rana Roy, Michael Siberry, Robert Stanton, and Tara Summers
Production: Almeida Theatre
Costumes: Bunny Christie
Location: Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
Running Time: 3 Hours
Opening Date: April 24 2019
Ink Play Plot
Ink play is set in 1969 London and follows Rupert Murdoch as gets about setting up a media empire that will surpass all his competitors.
Young and brash, Rupert Murdoch is on a mission. He purchases an ailing newspaper, The Sun, and intends to make it the leading daily that will give nightmares to his competitors. To get there, he hires a rogue editor, Larry Lamb, known fro his unusual ways and tactics.
Larry then goes on hiring a band of underdog reporters to build a team of faithfuls who will follow his orders. Together, these people will pull every trick in the bag and push the boundaries of journalistic ethics to propel the paper to new heights.
Ink Trailer
Watch this quick preview of Ink Broadway show and tell us if you like the new thriller drama.
Ink Play Critics Reviews
Here are some impressions of critics form the play’s London performances earlier.
” It’s a sharply written, vibrantly theatrical, boisterously performed piece of work.” Demetrios Matheou, The Hollywood Reporter
” Graham tells us a tale that’s almost too good to be true. It plays out like a classic sports story. ” ~ Matt Trueman, Variety
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